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Organisational Psychology – (M.Sc.)

University of Hertfordshire

School of Psychology
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 7,820 - ≈ € 12,030 (non-EEA)
Location: Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Hertfordshire

This programme combines high level vocational training with academic rigour. It prepares successful graduates for careers in a variety of areas including consultancy, specialist roles within organisations, research and particular technical specialisations.

The aim of the programme is to produce rounded professionals with basic competence not only in the various technical areas, but also in a range of professional skills and competencies, enabling successful graduates to interact with future clients and colleagues in an effective manner.

MSc Organisational Psychology
Applicants normally need the Graduate Basis for Chartership to apply to the MSc Occupational Psychology. However, those without the GBC may apply. If accepted, they complete the same course but are registered for the MSc Organisational Psychology, which is not accredited by the BPS.

The course includes the following areas:

* Human Potential and Performance
* Research and Professional Skills in Action
* Selection and Assessment
* Ergonomics & Human Factors
* Transition Psychology
* Organisations and Change
* Individual and Organisational Learning

You will also carry out a project, which is a substantive piece of investigative work, normally carried out in an external organisation. Host organisations for MSc projects have included government departments, large commercial concerns in both manufacturing and service sectors, a range of consultancies and charities.


Contents

Core modules
* Designing Work

* Evolution of Organisations and Leadership

* Human Potential and Performance

* Individual and Organisational Learning

* Project

* Psychology of Selection and Assessment

* Research and Professional Skills in Action

* Transition Psychology

Teaching methods
Assessment is by examination, coursework, demonstration of a series of competencies and completion of a project.

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Requirements

You normally need a good honours degree and some work experience. The British Psychological Society (BPS) requires that those admitted to the MSc Occupational Psychology have the 'Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) this means having completed an accredited undergraduate programme in psychology or having made a successful individual application to the BPS. Those without the GBC may apply for the MSc Organisational Psychology.

International students should have an IELTS of 6.5

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

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